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Are you a runner? Do you enjoy being outside, your feet pounding the pavement? Or chasing a deer or rabbit along a trail in the forest? I will never understand the people who prefer running machines over the great outdoors. I miss my running days! I wasn’t much for running on a track – I preferred getting out in nature, fields, woods, along the beach. Nothing but the sound of birds, my heart pounding, my breathing, crashing waves, and the occasional sound of a startled deer or bobcat (he looked ticked!!)

Everyone’s feet are different. Your favorite brand of shoe and lacing style will not work for everyone. Below is an article about the 6 best ways to lace your running shoes.

The Lacing Styles are:

Loop
Diagonal
Cross-over
Skip
Speed
Extra Eyelet

Here’s the link (with pics!):
https://www.on-running.com/en-ch/articles/the-6-best-ways-to-lace-your-running-shoes

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I used to use something

I used to use something similar to the Cross-over when I used to do a LOT of trail running! There was something about freeing up my arches that made it feel more relaxed and open. There was this trail super close to where I used to live. There was always wildlife, no one else was normally on the trail so I didn't have to worry about that, and it ended at a waterfall! I miss it!

I miss running outside! I try and do it on the weekends still... But most of the time I only have 3Am to run... And I tried that in my neighborhood once... Woke up most of the neighborhood because everyone owns a dog or two... Oops!

PA, you're gonna laugh. I

PA, you're gonna laugh. I used to run the fields and woods in...

Moccasins. Yep. A scant quarter inch of pad in the sole, waterproofed, suede moccasins. I miss those nighttime runs!

I used to do barefoot running

I used to do barefoot running all the time!!! Why would I laugh?! It feels great!!!

Swimming or elliptical

Due to a foot injury from several years ago, long or fast walks are no longer on the menu for me, so I go to the gym to do 30 minutes on the elliptical, which is low-impact. I agree, would rather be outside walking/jogging with my dog because I love being outdoors but realistically I had to cut way back on activities due to the injury. Unfortunately I don't use the pool at the gym because I have eczema (atopic dermatitis) and the chlorine is too strong in a public pool situation, so I'm looking forward to me & DH getting a house with a pool in the future. And, it goes without saying, a hot tub next to the pool & fire pit.

An injury makes all the

An injury makes all the difference!! I know people who prefer the machines over the outdoors. Baffling to me! I had an ankle injury that ended my running days. I LOVE to swim, but loathe chlorine. Give me Lake Superior any day of the week!

Salt water pools feel good on

Salt water pools feel good on eczema StepUltimate!!! I have several things with my skin and that's what's felt best on it.

Chlorine is a comfort smell to me though... It's how I stayed calm growing up, swim team was my release. lol. But I admit it's not easy on the skin...

Chlorine is poopie for your

Chlorine is poopie for your hair, too!

ME TOO....Chlorine is a

ME TOO....Chlorine is a comfort scent !!

I love hiking in the great

I love hiking in the great outdoors. But no, I'm not a runner. Unless I'm being chased. I may start to jog at that point.

Beebeel, if you hike with

Beebeel, if you hike with someone and get chased, remember: you only have to run faster that your companion!

I like to walk and to hike

I like to walk and to hike but not to run

When I see someone who is running and actually smiling then maybe Ill try it. It always looks painful!

I luuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrvvvved

I luuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrvvvved running! Admittedly, I've become a bit of a sociophobe and prefer swimming so I don't have people trying to talk to me!

That's where earbuds and a

That's where earbuds and a "don't talk to me or I kill" kind of face comes in Aniki. LOL

I have tried several types of

I have tried several types of earbuds, but none are comfortable. Apparently, I have really tight earholes. LOL

PA, I can do The Look, but I have to be VERY ANGRY. It's a blue moon kind of thing for me. I've never mastered RBF.

I've literally never had an

I've literally never had an issue with people trying to talk to me at the gym. I've completely mastered it. LMAO. Get to the gym, earbuds in, RBF on. Smooth sailing from there! LMAO Someone tried to talk to me once and I threw a look, they left me alone...

I'll give you lessons